Pope John Paul II / Austria / Assassination Plot #116462

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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Denial by Austrian official of plot to assassinate Pope John Paul II during his visit reported Report introduced.

(Vienna, Austria: Jerry King) Issue of alleged plot by two Turks to shoot Pope from construction site along Pope's route through city reported; scenes shown. [Austrian interior MIN. - (thru translator) says there was no plot.] Another government official reported claiming plot was real. [Interior ministry spokesperson Dr. Karl NEWOLE - explains photographs.]

Reporter(s):

Jennings, Peter;

King, Jerry

Duration:

00:01:40

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